Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal crush Uzbekistan 5-0 in World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in a World Cup group stage match. With this performance, Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.
Why it matters
Ronaldo's achievement marks a significant milestone in football history, cementing his legacy as one of the sport's most enduring and prolific players.
(Photo Credit: AA) Cristiano Ronaldo made history with a brace as Portugal defeated World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 5-0. At 41, Ronaldo became the second-oldest scorer in tournament history, the first to score in six World Cups, and Portugal’s all-time leading World Cup scorer. Portugal now top Group K after the emphatic victory at Houston Stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name deeper into football history on Tuesday, scoring twice as Portugal cruised to a 5-0 victory over World Cup debutants Uzbekistan in their Group K match at Houston Stadium. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 6th minute, converting a right-wing cross from Joao Cancelo. The goal made the 41-year-old the second-oldest scorer in World Cup history, behind Cameroon’s Roger Milla (42 in 1994), and the first player ever to score in six different World Cup tournaments. He added his second in the 39th minute, sliding home a brilliant through-ball from Bruno Fernandes, overtaking Eusebio as Portugal’s all-time top scorer in World Cups.
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